Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Pond Cove Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ME
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pond Cove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pond Cove Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pond Cove Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pond Cove Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 508 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
88%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pond Cove Elementary School's ranking?
Pond Cove Elementary School is ranked #7 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Pond Cove Elementary School often compared to?
Pond Cove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Falmouth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Pond Cove Elementary School?
493 students attend Pond Cove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Pond Cove Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pond Cove Elementary School?
Pond Cove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pond Cove Elementary School offer ?
Pond Cove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Pond Cove Elementary School part of?
Pond Cove Elementary School is part of Cape Elizabeth Public Schools School District.
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